Administrative/Executive Assistant I

Job Title: Administrative/Executive Assistant I (Development Assistant – TNets)
Location: Burbank, CA 91505
Pay rate: $25.00 - $29.00/hr
Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (In-office full-time; 1-hour lunch; flexibility dependent on needs)

Overview This position provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Senior Vice President of Scripted Original Programming while also supporting the Unscripted Original Programming team. The role handles executive administrative duties, script coverage, project tracking, meeting coordination, and cross-departmental liaison functions across Warner Bros. Discovery (TBS, TNT, TruTV). Additionally, the assistant supports creative development, prepares presentation decks and talent grids, and tracks programming content (including watching and summarizing professional wrestling content).

Job Specifications

• Manage complex executive calendars, travel arrangements, call logs, and expense reports using Concur
• Maintain and update internal tracking documents, including EOW Submissions, Weekly Tracking Reports, Reading/Watching Lists, and Call Logs
• Complete coverage of incoming script materials, write loglines, and draft meeting notes from pitches and development sessions
• Act as a departmental liaison to communicate material delivery dates, input development deals, and handle payment requests
• Watch 5–10 hours of professional wrestling weekly, tracking storylines and preparing event summaries
• Prepare meeting agendas, pitch materials, talent grids, flow charts, show concept decks, and one-sheets using PowerPoint
• Draft development reports for senior management and update development, production, and financial grids
• Draft deal memos for new projects and enter data into WBD portal systems (DEAL, HIVE, PNF)
• Coordinate with internal business units (Legal, Post-Production, Finance, PR, Standards & Practices) to meet program needs
• Perform physical in-office coordination, report maintenance, and assist with general team administrative workflow
• 2+ years of executive/desk assistant experience within the entertainment industry (preferably in programming/development) required
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint and Outlook required; Concur knowledge is a plus)
• Strong understanding of television development, production companies, writers, and producers
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and cross-functional communication skills with strict adherence to confidentiality (NDA required)
• No specific degree requirement (focus is placed on years of experience)

Assignment Details & Interview Process

• Requisition / Beeline ID: 39063-1
• Cost Center: Superstation Inc_1535 - Contnt Development SupSta Lin_3002000119_1535
• Contract Duration: 6 Months (08/31/2026 – 02/26/2027; possibility for extension/conversion)
• Overtime: Occasional OT required (not to exceed 10 hours per month without exception)
• Background Checks / Compliance: NDA required; Non-disclosure of WBD details on public platforms
• Interview Process:
   
  • Stage 1: Zoom Interview (Panel format may be used)
  • Stage 2: Zoom Interview
  • Stage 3: Potential 3rd round for top shortlisted candidates

Benefits (employee contribution):
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.